“This is an artfully conceived, well-researched, and well-written book on a topic of immense importance. It is completely original—literally unique in the focus of its investigation and the data it brings to bear. John Evans takes an extremely technical and complicated area of science and ethics and makes it accessible with a refreshing, admirably evenhanded approach. Contested Reproduction will be a landmark study.”

Christian Smith, University of Notre Dame

“The advances being made in genetics are astounding and hold great promise for our future health, but these same technologies and information used in the reproductive context causes great concern for many. All too frequently the public discourse about controversial technologies like these is framed by the extremes. In Contested Reproduction, John Evans shows that there is common ground and a shared language that can reach across the divide and promote a healthy dialogue. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to engage in thoughtful public deliberation about the use of genetic technologies in reproductive decision-making.”

Joan A. Scott, director of the Genetics and Public Policy Center, Johns Hopkins University

“In Contested Reproduction John Evans provides a close reading and interpretation of the ways in which religiously minded Americans think about controversial reproductive genetic technologies. What I find especially valuable is the fact that Evans understands that how people talk about these issues is as important as how they think about them. This book is a very important contribution to the emerging body of empirical literature about religious discourse.”

Robert Wuthnow, Princeton University